Oral gel delivery systems are provided that comprise an ingestible matrix within which one or more functional ingredients are substantially uniformly and completely dispersed and in which degradation of the functional ingredient(s) is minimised or eliminated. The matrix of the delivery systems comprises a carbohydrate component that comprises one or more carbohydrates that exhibit good moisture binding and low gelatinisation temperature; a sugar component comprising one or more sugars, sugar syrups and/or sugar alcohols; a hydrocolloid component, and a solvent component comprising one or more polyhydric alcohols. The delivery systems can be formulated to comprise a range of functional ingredients including various drugs and nutritional supplements.